Make London yours on the 7th November. Introducing the London PA Summit; A must-attend event for PAs, EAs, VAs and event organisers working in and around the capital, PA Life’s first ever event to exclusively focus on London will provide a full day designed to help you make the most of your city. Discover and […]

Before you turn in for another week, don’t forget to check out our brand new Venue of the Week segment as we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 10 worst things to hear when you’re ill at work Sometimes we get ill, it happens to […]

Venuemasters, the member consortium representing universities and other academic venues is reflecting on another successful year for its members. 2017 has seen the academic venue sector continue to prove itself in the MICE sector showcasing new venues and refurbishments, hosting top-flight events, winning numerous awards and accreditations. In a series of three articles, Natalie Williamson, […]

Hundreds of twitter users, from activists to celebrities, are urging women to stay off Twitter today following the suspension of Charmed actress Rose McGowan’s account. The actress, producer, director and singer best known for her time on supernatural series Charmed has sparked online outrage after being removed from twitter so soon after speaking out publicly […]

In recent years, the cobbled city of Bruges is best known as the backdrop for Colin Farrell’s sulking in crime comedy In Bruges, but you only need to set foot on its spider-web streets to see the heritage flowing in each direction. Home of fine art and finer wines (and fantastic beers) the rich history […]

Productivity is essential in achieving a good work life balance. As part of National Work Life week serial tech entrepreneur and Flock founder Bhavin Turakhia has helpfully provided some tips on how to gain that precious time that would otherwise be wasted. Automate, Automate, Automate Any task which you have to do multiple times is […]

Many business travellers involved in terror attacks, natural disasters and other major events aren’t being contacted by their own companies. Despite tragedies becoming more and more commonplace across the world, business travel specialists are concerned that firms aren’t doing enough to protect employees out of the country. A report from Concur has revealed that 41% […]

When it comes to our health we think we know what’s what, don’t we? A one size fits all approach. If we have a headache we take paracetamol or drink more water, if we cut open our finger, its patched up with a plaster and anything else it’s down to the doctors or A&E if […]

Businesses are nearly 20% more likely to send men on work-related training programmes compared to women, according to new findings. A study by the Knowledge Academy has revealed that women across Britain and Europe appear to be neglected in favour of male workers. The study compiled data from several institutions, including the National Institute of […]

The role of PAs has evolved and changed as much as the industries they work within over the past 10 years. Innovations in technology, changes in expectations and an increased desire to have access to information on-demand has meant that what is expected of PAs, EAs and VAs has shifted. Discussing how to lean into […]

Mobiles are big business, in case you didn’t notice. Mobile technology, from phones to tablets to video game consoles and even watches mean that we’re hooked up to the internet 24/7. Odds are you’re actually reading this on your phone, as mobile usage officially surpassed desktop computer usage back in 2014, and this year smartphone […]

How employable do you act online? For many, our digital lives are relaxed, casual, and shared among close friends, but how often do you think about who else is watching? New research from totaljobs has revealed that many of us don’t even consider our social media profiles when applying for a new job. Around one […]

The PA Life team are set up and ready to go at today’s Academic Venue Showcase at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, but what should you look out for on the show floor today? Come and see PALife today @academicvenues @Arsenal #PALife #EVENTS #show pic.twitter.com/R6vOoAAsUQ — PA Life (@PALifeMag) October 11, 2017 Kicking off the seminars at […]

It’s certainly not impossible to host an event surrounded by history and heritage in London, but sometimes the level of history on display for an event venue still astounds me. Vintners’ Hall sits among some very modern architecture on the Thames, yet the building itself is unashamedly, gloriously out of time. Still in possession of […]

Booking the right venue takes careful planning. Capita Travel and Events shares its essential checklist for getting the best value every time you plan a meeting and book a venue… Be flexible with dates You could save, on average, 22% on both meetings and travel costs if you book during quieter periods. Venues can often […]

Go Ape have branched out. On Saturday 7th October, Go Ape launched their newest Tree Top Adventure at Alexandra Palace. They are now taking bookings for team days out between October and November, and pre-bookings for 2018. What is it? If you’ve never experienced it before, Go Ape is a high ropes course with an adventurous […]

Businesses not taking mental illness seriously enough are being urged to reassess the value of their employees as part of this year’s World Mental Health Day. The Royal College of Psychiatrists has launched an advice pack for businesses looking to revise their policies on mental health, which can not only affect company health and wellbeing, […]

How much of your time is consumed with venue sourcing? How often do you find yourself waiting to hear back from a venue, or talking for long periods with people not giving you the answers you need? Asemblr is hoping to cut through all the red tape and give PAs exactly what they need in […]